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With reference to President’ rule, consider the following:

1) A proclamation of President’s rule needs to be approved by Lok Sabha only, within a stipulated time.

2) Such a proclamation must be based on the written recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 2: Article 356 empowers the President to issue a proclamation, if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Notably, the president can act either on a report of the governor of the state or otherwise too (i.e., even without the governor’s report).

Statement 1: A proclamation imposing President’s Rule must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue. If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the President’s Rule continues for six months